Today's Top 20 Stories
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Zimmer Biomet 1st medical device partner for pickleball
Zimmer Biomet has struck a partnership with three of the top pickleball organizations in the U.S., becoming the first and only medical device partner within pickleball. -
Zimmer Biomet sales rise 3.2% in Q1
Zimmer Biomet saw $1.89 billion in net sales in the first quarter of 2024, according to its 2024 financial report, published May 2. -
EmergeOrtho, North Carolina FC partner
Soccer team North Carolina FC partnered with Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho, the team said May 2.
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How Orthofix paid its current, former executives
Orthofix's new CEO Massimo Calafiore started his new role Jan. 8 with an annual base salary of $825,000, according to the company's April 29 proxy statement. -
Neurosurgeon, neuroscientist who helped paralyzed man walk named to Time 100 list
Neurosurgeon Jocelyne Bloch, MD, and neuroscientist Grégoire Courtine, PhD, were named on Time's 2024 100 Most Influential People list for their work to help a spinal cord injury patient walk. -
Dr. Liam Bosch joins Flagstaff Bone and Joint location
Liam Bosch, MD, a joint replacement specialist and revision surgeon, will join Flagstaff Bone and Joint's Cottonwood (Ariz.) location in May, according to a May 2 report from the Arizona Daily Sun. -
Former Orlando Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Ray dies at 71
Naples, Fla.-based orthopedic surgeon James Ray, MD, died on April 24 at the age of 71, according to his May 1 obituary.
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How much 4 Globus Medical execs were paid since 2021
Globus Medical CEO Daniel Scavilla's salary rose to $4.6 million in 2023, according to the company's April 26 Securities and Exchange Commission proxy filing. -
What spine surgeons expect for the future of value-based care
Value-based care has seen some growth in spine and orthopedics, with some groups embracing the payment model. -
Ousted Orthofix execs seek arbitration
Three former Orthofix executives who were fired in 2023 filed arbitration claims alleging wrongful termination, the medtech company said in its April 29 proxy statement. -
Spinal Simplicity's SI joint system gets FDA clearance
Spinal Simpicity's Patriot-SI posterior implant system for sacroiliac joint fusion earned FDA 510(k) clearance.
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Former WWE star needs double knee, shoulder replacement
Former World Wrestling Entertainment and Extreme Championship Wrestling star turned commentator Taz needs a double knee and double shoulder replacement, according to a May 1 report from Wrestle Zone. -
West Texas Orthopedics adds Iovera treatment
Midland-based West Texas Orthopedics has become the first practice in the area to add Iovera treatment to assist in chronic knee pain and post-op pain control for patients undergoing total knee replacement, according to a May 1 report from MRT.com. -
Allegheny Health Network, Highmark Health cut ribbon on $6.5M sports medicine facility
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health have cut the ribbon on a $6.5 million sports medicine and sports performance training facility at the Erie (Pa.) Sports Center, according to a May 1 report from Erie News Now. -
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush adds endoscopic spine surgery
Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush has added endoscopic spine surgery, an ultra-minimally invasive procedure. -
5 highest-paid orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Phoenix earns $937,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Stryker's Mako Spine now projected for Q4 launch: 5 earnings call notes
Stryker is making strides in its spine robot launch and saw strong spine business growth in the first quarter of 2024, leaders said in an April 30 earnings call. -
How 8 spine, orthopedic billionaires built their fortunes
Eight individuals with ties to spine and orthopedics were named to Forbes' 38th annual World's Billionaires list. -
4 new OrthoIndy clinics in 1 year
Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy has had a big year when it comes to expanding its footprint in the state. -
Rothman cuts Q1 expenses by 11%
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute reduced its expenses 11.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2023.
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